Step-by-Step

One of my friends from school asked me how I made my canvases I have in my room at school. 

I figured it would be easiest to show a step-by-step instructions and share it will y'all.

So here it goes, your guide to making fun canvases!

Here's what you'll need:1 canvas (any size), paint, sponge paintbrush, pencil, paper plate, 

paint pen(s), ribbon, newspaper, a favorite quote, and a hot glue gun

Next, paint your canvas. 

I usually try and get about 3 coats on the canvas so that the color really shows.

***Make sure it dries well!

If you're not sure what to write on your canvas then head over to We Heart It, 

that's where I get all of my quotes from!

Print out the quote and make it big enough that it covers most of the canvas.

It's time to get out the pencil!

Flip the quote over and with the pencil, color over the words.

Make sure the coloring/shading of the words is dark!

It looks like this:

Now, flip the quote back over and place the quote on top of the dried canvas.

Trace over the words and remember to add a bit of pressure!

As you trace over the words, they will begin to appear on the canvas!

*** {Move your screen back so you can see the whole quote! And the darker the color the harder you have to press with the pencil

 so that it shows up!}

Now you're ready to use the paint pen(s). 

I chose just to use white. 

With a paint pen, you have to remember to shake and press down every so often. 

But don't press down too hard or you will end up with too much paint!

I usually go over the words a few times. 

Especially because the first time you go over the words, the color of the pen will be mixed with pencil!

I don't always add ribbon but I thought my canvas was too big and needed a little something!

With your hot glue gun, carefully glue on the ribbon. 

{I got burned a few times, OUCH!}

Flip the canvas over if you want to add ribbon on the back so you can hang it!

Use you're hot glue gun again!

*** Make sure the ribbon that you glue on the back is even!!!

If you don't want to add ribbon, you don't have to!

You can just prop up the canvas against something! 

{That's what I did.}

Now you are ready to enjoy your canvas!

See, that wasn't so hard!!!

Happy Crafting :)